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AZ SCR1014
Concurrent Resolution
Status
1/20/2021
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Ugenti-Rita
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AI Summary
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes section 26-303 to impose automatic termination of a declared state of emergency after 21 days unless extended by concurrent resolution of the legislature, with extensions limited to 21-day periods.
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Allows the governor to proclaim a new state of emergency based on substantially similar facts only if the legislature passes a concurrent resolution consenting to it; citizens may petition superior court for a writ of mandamus to enforce this prohibition.
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Authorizes the adjutant general to incur up to $100,000 in emergency obligations and exercise emergency powers for 72 hours following a determination that emergency circumstances exist.
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Prohibits emergency powers from imposing additional restrictions on lawful possession, transfer, sale, transportation, carrying, storage, display or use of firearms and ammunition under the Second Amendment and Arizona Constitution.
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Requires voter approval through submission to the electorate at the next general election as a ballot proposition.
Legislative Description
Automatic termination; state of emergency
Limitation
Last Action
Senate majority caucus: Do pass
2/2/2021